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Fri, September 18, 2009 - 11:45 AM(why is it that the advertisement I got while reading posts in this tribe was for a Muslim dating service?)
Today is a good day. It's been raining since last weekend and it finally cleared up for a little while. The temperature is perfect outisde. I really didn't want to come back to work from my lunch break.
The home life is pretty good. We were recently adopted by a new cat. She wandered up onto our porch one day. She had a collar, but we couldn't identify anyone she belonged to so we ended up taking her in. I took her into the vet to get fixed, but she was pregnant. We ended up getting her fixed anyway and basically aborting the kittens... something I have very mixed feelings about. On the one hand, we already have a cat and a dog. While I'm happy with two cats I'm less happy with eights cats, and we couldn't find anyone who wanted kittens. Animal shelters are already overflowing with cats and dogs. On the other hand... well, the kittens are no more. It makes me sad.
The cat, Sally, is really still a kitten (only about 8 months old), so in my opinion she was too young to be having babies anyway. She came through the surgery okay and is now spending all of her time indoors. The old cat (Mina) is begrudgingly making room for the newcomer and is a bit frustrated because she isn't allowed to come and go outside as she pleases right now either. Since Sally can't go outside until her stitches come out we locked the cat door, and Mina is none too pleased with her loss of "independence". Sally's starting to feel a bit better, though. Hopefully in a few days she'll be getting around much more normally. Poor girl. -
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Fri, September 18, 2009 - 1:17 PMwow Waylon, I can see how that would be on your mind. Poor kitty, Good thing you took her in.
I thought you were on a boat? I guess you must have moved, if you have a porch. This day is pretty awesome weather wise in CT too. Enjoying the day.
My daughter is begging me to help her make rice crispy treats.
Hope the weekend is awesome for everyone!!
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Sat, September 19, 2009 - 3:35 AManimals really do move into out hearts don't they? I have a grand kitty that move in with me when my oldest son had to move. She is a sweet kitty, but i don't think she trusts me yet. Wish i could keep her off the table though I may just give up soon with that. Her name is Kitty, and kitty loves to play catch, believe it or not, mostly with bottle caps, but there is a definite lack of those in my house, so mostly she plays catch with elastic bands... the ones for hair. She is adorable. -
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Sun, September 20, 2009 - 7:00 PMI have a Mastif, three cats, a horseshoe, a siamese, and a hairless(sphinx). We also have a breeding group of Gouldian finches, a vine snake, a mini reef tank filled with critters, some hermit crabs, an anole tank, and also we bring in some nature, catepillars, local snakes, turtles and amphibians for short periods durring the spring and summer, this year we raised over a 1000 toads, and about 100 different types of butterflys and moths. It will probably be no suprize that my wife and I met in a petstore. -
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Mon, September 21, 2009 - 9:26 AMJohn, I guess it would be fair to say you are a person who loves animals, that is awesome.
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Fri, September 18, 2009 - 12:13 PMFair to mild. Worn out, but plugging through =D
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Sat, September 19, 2009 - 3:27 AMJason, sorry to hear that. Hope it works out...
me, There isn't much I can complain about right now, But my husband does need prayers. I don't know how he goes through what he goes through without God. His boss has singled him out and squashes him every day. It is starting to take it's toll on Him as he ends up taking it out on me and the kids - I know he is trying not to. He just needs to clear his mind a lot more. -
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Sat, September 19, 2009 - 11:25 AMCan I toss you some encouragement?
I would dare say that there is no place that exists 'without' God, and perhaps his boss is being used to be hard on him, but... don't fear!!! Remember the power that is in you, remember that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world! I'm sure you pray for your husband, but, be of good cheer and speak into the world things like this....
Anything that would establish it'self against the knowledge of God in the heart of your husband, cease!
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Pray a standard and a hedge of protection around your hubby, and that the Lord would establish his steps.
or, my mother's favorite one,
Was to plead the blood of Jesus to fall upon everyone that came into contact with so in so, that turned out to be a very smart prayer indeed.
I've added you to my prayer list, try not to let the enemy rob your joy, and keep on pluggin!!!
peace!
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Sun, September 20, 2009 - 6:53 PMI am doing well, sorry to hear about your husband, I went through a similar problem and ended up getting fired right in the middle of a recession. My boss was not rational and it was clear to me that other forces were at work. I took comfort in knowing that I treated him with love and respect and also that our God is a just one, within three weeks I had a new job even closer to my home, better hours and 25% increase in sallary. Sometimes God's path is different from the one we choose to take and he makes an adjustment we should always be prepared for such events and embrace them joyfully. Being a Christian is knowing that God is always in control.
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Sat, September 19, 2009 - 2:52 PMWyld,
Generally things are good.
I was missing my son earlier. He's away for his freshman year at college.
:)(
mixed feelings
I gave him a call. It was good to talk to him.
I have a vegie garden and for some unknown reason my cucumber plants died. The weather is getting cooler here. I doubt there's time to replant. It makes me miss California where I could plant all year around.
I'll keep your family in prayer. Any local godly men to encourage your husband?
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Mon, September 21, 2009 - 9:19 AMwell all of you, I can say that something happened this weekend, I thank you for your prayers.
My self professed pagan husband came to bible study (small group) with me, actually answered questions on what he thought about things (we are doing a Fireproof study from that movie) He suggested coming to church on Sunday first service, and emptied his pockets at the bake sale that is raising money for the teens. Last night After I said I was praying for him, cause I was, he said "your (meaning me) bound to convert me aren't you?" And I said "nope, only God & you (meaning my husband) can do that......." It was about his attitude though....... He was very relaxed. Not tense. So much easier in this house when he isn't stressed.
Saturday night was filled with bizarre dreams, I woke up praying several times.
It took a long time for us to get the connections at the church we have, I do see others connect quicker. I am not sure exactly what it is. Steve can easily slide into many social situations, but not the ones at church. You would think the guys would be more into including him, but they don't. Maybe we are just weird with green teeth lol Whatever. We don't go to church to hang out with them, at least I don't. Put us at a Renn Faire and he is instantly the center of attention..............
sorry for rambling....
but i will keep it here.
Please keep Steve in your prayers for a little while, I want you to know it made a difference. thank-you
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Mon, September 21, 2009 - 9:55 AMI'm interested in your dreams, very much so. Your description sounds like the strong man got a nice boot in the kiester. -
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Thu, September 24, 2009 - 6:09 AMjason, I have concerns about my "dreams" at times, typing it up would be too complicated. My pastor was more concerned with the start of football season, to really understand what i was talking about last time i tried to tell him. I am not sure what he thinks i was trying to tell him. I am not saying he wouldn't have missed his game if i said I really needed to talk to him, but I didn't want to impose, and sometimes I don't know what I am dealing with, and when it isn't happening it seems so unreal, unbelievable and made up, in a "hi, I'm psyco, and I need attention" kind of way.
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Thu, September 24, 2009 - 9:35 AMWell, my research into dreams, and the interpretations of them, ended up getting my studied by Christian International a few years back. I find that the Lord speaks volumes in just a few moments in those times when we are dreaming. To be honest I got them Holy Ghost shivers when I read your post about your husband and your dreams. I'm certain your not psycho, so, if at any time you feel like sharing publicly or privately, go right ahead, I'm all ears!
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Fri, October 2, 2009 - 6:49 AMjust saying that my husband went into a christian bookstore and bought me a cd i've been wanting forever, a surprise, and didn't complain when I played it right then and there. (usually - he'll change the station when he gets home)
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 5:48 AMwyld: "You would think the guys would be more into including him, but they don't. "
Many churches have weird social dynamics. It's like there are hidden codes in the way you speak, stand, dress, shake hands, etc. It just takes time to figure out what the expected group behavior is, how to fit in, and where your place in the social heirarchy is. Women, I think, are better at that than men are. -
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 8:34 AMHmmm, I don't know how to say this, but waylon... how do you think Christ feels about that in our churches... when you know, we're supposed to 'come as we are'. -
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 8:51 AM<we're supposed to 'come as we are'.>
I had a conversation with a really nice lady a few weeks ago. She was telling me about a neighbor boy who was a friend of her son's and was interested in going to church with them, but didn't own a suit. I suggested that her son could simply dress down so the kid would feel comfortable at church in his regular clothes. The woman explained that she would rather buy the boy a suit for church because her son liked to dress up, like his dad does.
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 9:04 AMyeah, this reminds me of the 'pharisees' who liked to wear the super nice robes....
who are we dressing up for?
Makes me want to start a line of 'Christ-like garments' lol.
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Thu, September 24, 2009 - 5:40 AMThe church we go to most people wear jeans, Except the older folk, they do dress up - and the little girls love to wear fancy dresses - so cute.
I think some traditional churches feel that some people should dress up. I know I do it too, I feel that my daughter "needs" a pretty new dress to wear on Easter, and she loves it... and I insist that no clothes have ripped knees for my son.
Steve does not need a relationship with the men of the church to have a relationship with God but if he did then I wouldn't have to answer all his questions because the questions he asks are pretty deep... LOL no, seriously then maybe he would understand what it is to have a relationship with God from a male perspective.
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 10:07 AM<
Steve can easily slide into many social situations, but not the ones at church.
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Keep in mind that Steve does not have to like church to be a Christian or to develop a relationship with God. -
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Tue, September 22, 2009 - 10:12 AMYeah, I found this to be true in a heart breaking way growing up. I trusted many 'leaders' in the church and asked them many questions about things that were happening to me. They prescribed that I 'forget' everything that had happened to me, and start over.
In other words, they insisted that I not accept the things that the Lord had allowed into my life... and only what they would teach.
It's a dangerous thing pleasing men, before God.
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Mon, September 21, 2009 - 9:24 AMoh and about those cucumbers, ours didn't really do well this year either, i think there was too much rain. My tomatoes never had a chance, and my basil plants barely reached 5 inches... My dill from last year however grew, I thought it strange, but you can't eat great quantities of dill, especially if the cucumbers didn't grow. The snap peas were awesome until, those pincher bugs got to em. First time we had those bugs this year.
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